Monday, November 24

Test music

It seems likely that a lot of people who enjoy listening to music probably have a favorite song that they use as their first test track when presented with a new set of speakers, headphones, or other piece of equipment.  Mine is Good Luck by Basement Jaxx.  It's a fast, crazy song with a lot of bass and a lot of high notes, and strong vocals—it covers a lot of bases and makes a good test track.  I remember purchasing the album at Best Buy, opening the CD on the way home, and being consumed with joy just a few seconds after pressing play.  I've enjoyed using it as my quintessential test ever since.

Anyone else have a favorite test song?


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3 comments:

Blogger Andy M said:
LOL. I thought I was the only one!

Axel F (the Beverly Hills Cop theme song), particularly about 22 seconds in with the "whoosh."
Blogger Matthew Johnson said:
Mine is "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service. It probably doesn't cover the bass that well, but I've never been much of a bass-lover anyway.
Blogger Andy Rutledge said:
"One" by Metallica. Loud, rapid bass drum interlude before the guitar solo. It blew out the speakers on my first car.
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